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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000037_pg080Page 7 May 12, 1975 Administrator Achen is concerned that the police wing be able to serve that department for many years. If the plan is not changed and the City's need for police protection grows, the wing might become overcrowded in a few years. Councilman Shelquist asked what size the garage would be if the block wall was relocated four feet west to expand the patrol room. Engineer Bearden said it would be 24 feet deep. MS (Hodges- Johnson) to accept the architect's city hall alteration plans as presented. Councilman Baumgartner did not feel four feet would gain that much for the price. If in the future this is needed, it could be budgeted. He was in favor of the other items. Councilman Hodges felt it would be more economical to change plans now. Councilman Pickar wondered why this was never mentioned before. Administrator Achen said in terms of budget we would be running tight but in terms of necessity it will cost more in the future. This will open it up and take advantage of space that would otherwise be wasted. Councilman Shelquist was bothered that the wall had to be moved at such a late date but to move the wall and use the wasted space would be a signifi- cant improvement in the police wing. Roll call on the motion; Shelquist Aye Pickar Naye Baumgartner Naye Hodges Aye Johnson Aye Mayor Johnson's Report continued MSP (Johnson - Shelquist) to appoint Michael Lonergan to the Planning Commission position to fill the expired term of James Burggraff. Roll call: Shelquist Aye Pickar Aye Baungartner Naye Hodges Aye Johnson Aye Mayor Johnson said the police department expressed their appreciation for the action Council took to approve purchase of an electronic siren for the new squad. ten minute recess